Lingua Franca

Bunker Hill Chardonnay

9.19 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Paco Suro

Solid. Not as complete as the 2016. Less staying power.

Solid. Not as complete as the 2016. Less staying power.

Feb 2nd, 2021
Lee Pitofsky

Becoming a big fan of these wines which can fool the best tasters to believing it’s high quality Burgundy...Precision and elegance, lemon lime, fresh herbs, sea salt and minerals. Finishes with very good length and focus. No decant, slow oxed for 3 hours.

Becoming a big fan of these wines which can fool the best tasters to believing it’s high quality Burgundy...Precision and elegance, lemon lime, fresh herbs, sea salt and minerals. Finishes with very good length and focus. No decant, slow oxed for 3 hours.

Jul 5th, 2020
John Willison

Sweet lemon, garden herbs, slight vanilla and butterscotch.

Sweet lemon, garden herbs, slight vanilla and butterscotch.

1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2021
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.0

Steely. Apples. Great acidity. Caramel, fairly woody.

Steely. Apples. Great acidity. Caramel, fairly woody.

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2021
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 2017 Lingua Franca ‘Bunker Hill’ Chardonnay is a terrific new release wine by this talented winemaking team. The nose evokes toasty brioche with wild mushroom and green apple that all combine in the glass. The palate unveils a silky texture and a bright minerality. Kumquat, green papaya and shades of white truffle with earthy undertones round out this outstanding flavor range. This finishes exceedingly long with lemon cream and minerals. Highly Burgundian and downright thrilling now, this highly nuisanced Chardonnay will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2032- 94

The 2017 Lingua Franca ‘Bunker Hill’ Chardonnay is a terrific new release wine by this talented winemaking team. The nose evokes toasty brioche with wild mushroom and green apple that all combine in the glass. The palate unveils a silky texture and a bright minerality. Kumquat, green papaya and shades of white truffle with earthy undertones round out this outstanding flavor range. This finishes exceedingly long with lemon cream and minerals. Highly Burgundian and downright thrilling now, this highly nuisanced Chardonnay will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2032- 94

1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2019
Andrew Belzer

Light flowers, pear, sage brush, crisp acidity medium body. Lovely wine still very fresh

Light flowers, pear, sage brush, crisp acidity medium body. Lovely wine still very fresh

Sep 14th, 2024
Rufus King

Complex Chardonnay, mild new oak from Oregon at Urban Grape in the South End, Boston

Complex Chardonnay, mild new oak from Oregon at Urban Grape in the South End, Boston

May 1st, 2019
Roy Goble

Roy had this 6 years ago

Roy had this 6 years ago

Jun 8th, 2019
Seth Friedman

Seth had this 5 years ago

Seth had this 5 years ago

Feb 8th, 2020